Trump to Grant Visa for Mother of Bronx Shooting Victim

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that President Donald Trump will grant an immediate visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed in the Bronx. Mamdani shared this information following a phone call with Trump, emphasizing the urgency for the mother to travel to New York to say goodbye to her son.

Mamdani expressed the profound pain of losing a child, stating, "The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away." While there has been no immediate response from Trump, the announcement comes amid ongoing investigations into Frimpong's death, which occurred when he was chased and shot by other teenagers on his way to school.

Frimpong's father, Thomas, has called for justice, highlighting that his son had been bullied at school. Vigils for the teenager have drawn thousands of attendees across the city. Congressman Richie Torres remarked on social media that the Bronx is mourning a young life that was cut short too soon. Additionally, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa noted that officials are assisting Frimpong's mother with her visa application, as visa access has been notably restricted for several African nations under the current administration.